FMA Manga question.

EmberAlchemist0 · July 30th, 2006, 07:48 PM

I was looking a few days ago for the Fullmetal Alchemist Manga so I could buy them. Well this one place told me they had "Fullmetal Alchemist Graphic Novels". I'm not really familiar with manga or graphic novels yet. So I was just curious about if the graphic novels is indeed what I should be buying?? I appreciate any help on this.

Xod2win · July 30th, 2006, 08:24 PM

Yeah, what you're looking for will be refered to as Graphic novels in some places. There are also FMA novels which are out if you're interested in that, just don't confuse the two.

EmberAlchemist0 · July 31st, 2006, 05:41 AM

Thanks alot for that information. I just got confused at why it wasn't called Manga. I've never read any so I wasn't really sure.

ghed · August 1st, 2006, 08:42 PM

I think there are also FMA ani-mangas being printed (please correct me if Im wrong). Ani-manga being still shots from the anime arranged into comic form, so you might want to watch out for those too. Easy way to tell is ani-manga is in color and manga is b&w.

HitokiriShadow · August 1st, 2006, 09:41 PM

"Graphic novel" is just a term for a novel sized comic book (i.e. 100+ pages, not those little 20-30 page pamphlets).

EmberAlchemist0 · August 2nd, 2006, 06:57 PM

Yeah I figured this out. Thanks alot all.

I got three of the Graphic Novels. 1, 2, and 3. They are indeed black and white also over 100 pages. So yeah I got it. They are so awesome and I love them. Actually read the first and second one already. At first I was confused with reading from back to front and so on, but after a little time (like 5 minutes) I got that all down too. I read both them two times since the first time I didn't get the story line too well.

Bezerker · August 2nd, 2006, 07:07 PM

Yea, its more or less the same as the anime until around volume 5, then it starts to seperate.

Definately go buy volumes 4-8 next chance you get.

EmberAlchemist0 · August 2nd, 2006, 08:33 PM

Well right now I'm expecting the next three books in the mail by the first part of next week so yeah. I noticed some differences in the first books I've read. That's why I had to kinda read a few parts over and so on. I am definately a fan of them now tho. So awesome! *two thumbs up*

appletini · August 3rd, 2006, 03:35 AM

is the manga better than the anime?

Bezerker · August 3rd, 2006, 10:56 AM

Very much so. More in depth, less plot errors (which the anime had a ton of), more dramatic, etc.

12 or 13 volumes so far in Japan. 8 in America so far (9 comes out in September i believe). Its still going (they release only one chapter per month, but each chapter is around 30-50 pages so it evens out with some bi-weekly releases). No idea how long its going to be, they just keep adding more and more story to it, i wouldnt expect it to be done for another 5 years at least (if they keep it at the 1 chapter per month schedule.)

The wait does get unbearable at times (as they always seem to leave with some kind of cliffhanger). But the end result is going to be incredible.

EmberAlchemist0 · August 3rd, 2006, 05:39 PM

I've only seen 8 books out so far. I got the first three and ordered the next three. By the time I get 7 and 8 the 9th one will be out I'm sure. I can't say that I like the books better than the anime, but it's definately a close 2nd to it.

HitokiriShadow · August 3rd, 2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by appletini

is the manga better than the anime?

I've seen up to volume 11 (episode 44) of the anime and read up to volume 8 of the manga, and my opinion at this point is that the anime is better.

I have no idea what "plot errors" Berzerker is talking about.

Shanks · August 4th, 2006, 06:07 AM

Well volume 8 seemed like it had tons of differences from the anime cause I dont remember much of those scenes at all (not a bad thing, I'm just saying). But hmm, I'm not sure which I like better...I'll have to wait till they finish releasing the manga to tell I guess.

Bezerker · August 4th, 2006, 07:07 AM

Heres a list of all the Bones errors, some are greater, some are kind of nitpicky, none the less a lot of them could've been prevented if Bones wasnt lazy at the time.

http://www.ahboba.com/otros/bonesmistakes.pdf

HitokiriShadow · August 4th, 2006, 08:57 AM

^Thanks.

EDIT: PDF sucks. Can you just give me a few examples of these "mistakes"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanks

Well volume 8 seemed like it had tons of differences from the anime cause I dont remember much of those scenes at all (not a bad thing, I'm just saying). But hmm, I'm not sure which I like better...I'll have to wait till they finish releasing the manga to tell I guess.

Volume 8 is where it goes a completely different direction than the anime, but there are plenty of differences, several major ones, before that. The manga and anime contain some similar events (Tucker, Scar in Central, Lab 5, Greed) but there are significant differences between them.

July 30th, 2006, 07:48 PM	#1
EmberAlchemist0 ~Flame Beauty Alchemist~ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Being Lazy @ Central Headquarters Posts: 1,181	FMA Manga question. I was looking a few days ago for the Fullmetal Alchemist Manga so I could buy them. Well this one place told me they had "Fullmetal Alchemist Graphic Novels". I'm not really familiar with manga or graphic novels yet. So I was just curious about if the graphic novels is indeed what I should be buying?? I appreciate any help on this. __________________ Top 10 Anime: 1.Fullmetal Alchemist 2.Gundam Wing 3.Scryed 4.Samurai Champloo 5.Naruto 6.Bleach 7.Trinity Blood 8.Eureka Seven 9.Sailor Moon 10.InuYasha This List May Change At Any Time

July 30th, 2006, 08:24 PM	#2
Xod2win Registered Pwner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S-Town, CT Posts: 229	Yeah, what you're looking for will be refered to as Graphic novels in some places. There are also FMA novels which are out if you're interested in that, just don't confuse the two. __________________ Currently Watching: Gundam 00 2, and almost everything else this season. Currently Reading: slacking here Currently Playing: MTGO drafting Favorite Anime: Cardcaptor Sakura and Nana Favorite Manga: Berserk and Eyeshield 21

July 31st, 2006, 05:41 AM	#3
EmberAlchemist0 ~Flame Beauty Alchemist~ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Being Lazy @ Central Headquarters Posts: 1,181	Thanks alot for that information. I just got confused at why it wasn't called Manga. I've never read any so I wasn't really sure. __________________ Top 10 Anime: 1.Fullmetal Alchemist 2.Gundam Wing 3.Scryed 4.Samurai Champloo 5.Naruto 6.Bleach 7.Trinity Blood 8.Eureka Seven 9.Sailor Moon 10.InuYasha This List May Change At Any Time

August 1st, 2006, 09:41 PM	#5
HitokiriShadow Real Men Read Shoujo Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,237	"Graphic novel" is just a term for a novel sized comic book (i.e. 100+ pages, not those little 20-30 page pamphlets). __________________ Current Avatar: Houquet (Genesis Climber Mospeada)

August 2nd, 2006, 06:57 PM	#6
EmberAlchemist0 ~Flame Beauty Alchemist~ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Being Lazy @ Central Headquarters Posts: 1,181	Yeah I figured this out. Thanks alot all. I got three of the Graphic Novels. 1, 2, and 3. They are indeed black and white also over 100 pages. So yeah I got it. They are so awesome and I love them. Actually read the first and second one already. At first I was confused with reading from back to front and so on, but after a little time (like 5 minutes) I got that all down too. I read both them two times since the first time I didn't get the story line too well. __________________ Top 10 Anime: 1.Fullmetal Alchemist 2.Gundam Wing 3.Scryed 4.Samurai Champloo 5.Naruto 6.Bleach 7.Trinity Blood 8.Eureka Seven 9.Sailor Moon 10.InuYasha This List May Change At Any Time

August 1st, 2006, 08:42 PM	#4
ghed ~ Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 77	I think there are also FMA ani-mangas being printed (please correct me if Im wrong). Ani-manga being still shots from the anime arranged into comic form, so you might want to watch out for those too. Easy way to tell is ani-manga is in color and manga is b&w.

August 2nd, 2006, 07:07 PM	#7
Bezerker The Fanboy Alchemist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,208	Yea, its more or less the same as the anime until around volume 5, then it starts to seperate. Definately go buy volumes 4-8 next chance you get. __________________ DVD collection My manga collection

August 2nd, 2006, 08:33 PM	#8
EmberAlchemist0 ~Flame Beauty Alchemist~ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Being Lazy @ Central Headquarters Posts: 1,181	Well right now I'm expecting the next three books in the mail by the first part of next week so yeah. I noticed some differences in the first books I've read. That's why I had to kinda read a few parts over and so on. I am definately a fan of them now tho. So awesome! two thumbs up __________________ Top 10 Anime: 1.Fullmetal Alchemist 2.Gundam Wing 3.Scryed 4.Samurai Champloo 5.Naruto 6.Bleach 7.Trinity Blood 8.Eureka Seven 9.Sailor Moon 10.InuYasha This List May Change At Any Time

August 3rd, 2006, 03:35 AM	#9
appletini tensai Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 189	is the manga better than the anime? __________________ tensai basketball man

August 3rd, 2006, 10:56 AM	#10
Bezerker The Fanboy Alchemist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,208	Very much so. More in depth, less plot errors (which the anime had a ton of), more dramatic, etc. 12 or 13 volumes so far in Japan. 8 in America so far (9 comes out in September i believe). Its still going (they release only one chapter per month, but each chapter is around 30-50 pages so it evens out with some bi-weekly releases). No idea how long its going to be, they just keep adding more and more story to it, i wouldnt expect it to be done for another 5 years at least (if they keep it at the 1 chapter per month schedule.) The wait does get unbearable at times (as they always seem to leave with some kind of cliffhanger). But the end result is going to be incredible. __________________ DVD collection My manga collection Last edited by Bezerker; August 3rd, 2006 at 11:00 AM.

August 3rd, 2006, 05:39 PM	#11
EmberAlchemist0 ~Flame Beauty Alchemist~ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Being Lazy @ Central Headquarters Posts: 1,181	I've only seen 8 books out so far. I got the first three and ordered the next three. By the time I get 7 and 8 the 9th one will be out I'm sure. I can't say that I like the books better than the anime, but it's definately a close 2nd to it. __________________ Top 10 Anime: 1.Fullmetal Alchemist 2.Gundam Wing 3.Scryed 4.Samurai Champloo 5.Naruto 6.Bleach 7.Trinity Blood 8.Eureka Seven 9.Sailor Moon 10.InuYasha This List May Change At Any Time

August 4th, 2006, 06:07 AM	#13
Shanks The Red Haired Captain Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US Posts: 79	Well volume 8 seemed like it had tons of differences from the anime cause I dont remember much of those scenes at all (not a bad thing, I'm just saying). But hmm, I'm not sure which I like better...I'll have to wait till they finish releasing the manga to tell I guess. __________________ Favorite Anime: Dragon Ball/Z/GT, Fullmetal Alchemist, One Piece, Orphen, Naruto, Yu Yu Hakusho, Kenshin, Psychic Academy, Record of Lodoss War, Kiddy Grade, Saiyuki, Scryed, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Yakitate!! Japan Favorite Manga: (Same as above +) King of Hell, Warcraft, Kingdom Hearts, +Anima, Suikoden III Favorite Games: Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest (most other rpg's), Sonic, Zelda, Chaos Legion

August 4th, 2006, 07:07 AM	#14
Bezerker The Fanboy Alchemist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,208	Heres a list of all the Bones errors, some are greater, some are kind of nitpicky, none the less a lot of them could've been prevented if Bones wasnt lazy at the time. http://www.ahboba.com/otros/bonesmistakes.pdf __________________ DVD collection My manga collection Last edited by Bezerker; August 4th, 2006 at 07:16 AM.